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Big congratulations are in order! We've got some new Professional Engineers in the house! Please join us in celebrating Joy Hickman, PE, Zach Baker, and Jessica Clouser, PE on earning their Professional Engineer licenses, a major milestone that reflects years of hard work, dedication, and technical excellence. We're incredibly proud of each of them and grateful for the passion and expertise they bring to our clients every day. Their commitment to designing thoughtful solutions is helping create experiences and shape places that strengthen communities across Middle Tennessee. Congratulations, Joy, Zach, and Jessica! We can't wait to see what's next. 👏🎉 #CSDG #DesigningExperiences #ShapingPlaces #CivilEngineering

Ever looked at a set of plans and wondered, "Am I missing something?" Reading plans isn't just about understanding what's on the page. It's about spotting the details that can impact cost, schedule, constructability, and ultimately, project success. Join Ladies in Land Inc - Nashville Chapter for Plan Reading: Back to Basics, where our Senior Associate Kate McDonald, PE will share practical techniques to help you: ✔️ Read site plans with more confidence ✔️ Identify potential risks before they become costly surprises ✔️ Ask better questions during design reviews and project meetings As a bonus, every attendee will receive a Site Reality Check quick-reference guide to keep on hand for future plan reviews and projects. Whether you're new to the industry or looking to sharpen your technical eye, you'll leave with practical tools you can apply on your very next project. 📅 Tuesday, July 21st, 11 AM – 1 PM 📍 50 Vantage Way #100, Nashville, TN 37228 We'd love to see you there! Ladies in Land members can register through the member portal to reserve their spot: https://lnkd.in/gwpuTyr9 #WomenInEngineering #CivilEngineering #SiteDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #LadiesInLand

Did you know Tennessee's oldest surviving home is right here in Hendersonville? For more than 240 years, Historic Rock Castle has been a place where history, education, and community come together. As the historic campus expands with a new Visitor & Event Center, every improvement must balance today's needs while also preserving more than two centuries of history. That's where we come in. Our team specializes in designing sites that respect the past while preparing them for the future. At Rock Castle, we're providing civil engineering and landscape architecture services to improve accessibility, pedestrian connections, utilities, parking, and outdoor gathering spaces, helping more people experience one of Tennessee's most treasured historic landmarks. Learn more about the project and our experience supporting historic sites: https://lnkd.in/ggxbwubn #DesigningExperiences #ShapingPlaces #CivilEngineering #LandscapeArchitecture #Planning

Treaty Oaks | Nashville, TN As Nashville continues to grow, finding ways to add housing without completely changing the feel of existing neighborhoods is becoming increasingly important. Located in The Nations, Treaty Oaks takes a different approach. The cottage-style community includes a mix of two- and three-bedroom homes centered around a shared courtyard, creating a neighborhood where front doors face neighbors instead of parking lots. With parking pushed to the perimeter, the heart of the community is designed for the community, making it easier to connect, gather, and enjoy the shared outdoor space. Treaty Oaks shows how new housing can fit into established neighborhoods while still feeling like a place people want to call home. Check out the full project with the link: https://lnkd.in/gRMgmjM3 #DesigningExperiences #ShapingPlaces #Planning #CivilEngineering #LandscapeArchitecture

Meet our 2026 Summer Interns! This summer, our interns are gaining hands-on experience across civil engineering, landscape architecture, and marketing through a combination of firm-wide collaboration and discipline-specific work. From contributing to a large intern group project to working alongside their individual teams, they're getting an inside look at what it means to help design places where communities thrive. As part of their internship experience, we asked each intern what our tagline, "Designing Experiences. Shaping Places." means to them: Trinity Finnell | Civil Engineering Intern “It means creating spaces that help communities connect, grow, and create lasting memories.” Kavin Lewis | Civil Engineering Intern “It means that we have the power to shape what comes next. No problem is unsolvable, and through hard work, creativity, and collaboration, we can create solutions that make a lasting impact.” Sierra Degnan | Landscape Architecture Intern “It reminds me of the importance of the work we do. It means putting in time, research, and care into every design project, and using creativity and attention to detail to help make impactful projects that serve their community.” Cameron Monaco | Marketing Intern “It represents more than creating physical spaces; it reflects the power of connecting people to places through thoughtful design and the stories they can tell.” We’re excited to have them on board this summer and look forward to seeing the impact they’ll make. 👏 #DesigningExperiences #ShapingPlaces #Planning #CivilEngineering #LandscapeArchitecture

At The Shay, the irrigation pond serves as part of oneC1TY's broader water management strategy, collecting stormwater runoff, parking garage groundwater, and building condensate for reuse as irrigation water across the campus. Native watershed gardens, trails, and gathering spaces were intentionally designed around this infrastructure, transforming a functional site feature into an amenity that supports both sustainability and the design of the overall resident experience. Projects like The Shay demonstrate the benefit of an integrated team. By coordinating civil engineering and landscape architecture under one roof, functional site infrastructure becomes an opportunity to create more thoughtful and connected experiences. #DesigningExperiences #ShapingPlaces #Planning #CivilEngineering #LandscapeArchitecture

On the lookout for your next role? We're hiring! We have a variety of exciting opportunities available for people who are passionate about designing experiences and shaping places where communities thrive. Check out our open positions and apply today: https://lnkd.in/eHB2iYw6 #DesigningExperiences #ShapingPlaces #Planning #CivilEngineering #LandscapeArchitecture

Spanning a full city block in Midtown Nashville, The Motley is transforming a former industrial property into a walkable mixed-use community. Designed to bring together residential, retail, and community-focused spaces, the first phase features a 26-story residential tower with 326 homes and more than 14,000 square feet of ground-floor retail. The development also includes a variety of spaces that support how people live, work, and connect. At full buildout, the three-tower project will deliver up to 1,350 residential units, additional commercial space, and opportunities for public art and community engagement. We are excited to be providing civil engineering services for this transformative development in collaboration with HASTINGS, IPB Properties, Ojas Partners, and Axiom Builders. Together, we're helping shape a destination that will contribute to Midtown Nashville's continued growth and evolution. Learn more with the link: https://lnkd.in/gkkutdwS 🔗 #DesigningExperiences #ShapingPlaces #Planning #CivilEngineering #LandscapeArchitecture

Publix Nolensville | Nolensville, TN A quick grocery run, grabbing dinner, meeting friends for coffee, or checking a few errands off the list. Village Green was designed to make everyday life a little more convenient for the Nolensville community. Anchored by a new Publix grocery store, the 90,473-square-foot retail center brings together a mix of grocery, dining, wellness, and service destinations, including First Watch, Chipotle, Jersey Mike’s, Club Pilates, Chase Bank, and Tropical Smoothie Café. Located along Nolensville Road, the development is now fully leased, reflecting the continued growth and demand in the Nolensville market. We provided civil engineering services for the Publix site, helping deliver the infrastructure and site design behind a destination that has quickly become part of the community's daily routine. It was great working alongside CBRE Group and Watkins Real Estate Group to help make it happen. #DesigningExperiences #ShapingPlaces #Planning #CivilEngineering #LandscapeArchitecture

Celebrating 10 years with CSDG! 🎉   Today, we're recognizing Senior Associate Kate McDonald, PE and the impact she's made over the past decade through leadership, mentorship, and a commitment to serving our clients and communities.   Reflecting on her career, Kate shared that CSDG has given her opportunities to grow far beyond technical engineering, helping her develop as a project manager, client advisor, mentor, and leader.   When asked what "Designing Experiences. Shaping Places." means to her, Kate said, "Every project we design influences how people live, work, travel, and interact with their communities. It's a reminder that good engineering and planning have a lasting impact on the communities we serve."   Over the past 10 years, Kate has helped shape projects including Southall - Farm and Inn, oneC1TY Nashville, and The Farm & Forge Club. But what stands out most to her are the relationships built along the way with coworkers, clients, and industry partners.   Thank you, Kate, for 10 years of dedication and leadership. We're grateful to have you on the team!   #DesigningExperiences #ShapingPlaces #Planning #CivilEngineering #LandscapeArchitecture